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Elusive In Paris (IRE)
17yo b g 23rd Feb 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Elusive In Paris (IRE)
b g 23rd Feb 2009Last Win
Clonmel Thu, 3rd May, 18 15/8Fav, D P McDonogh
(2862 days)
Last Run
Gowran Park Wed, 30th May, 18
8th, 3/1, G P Halpin
(2835 days)
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Level Stk
Flat IRE
70
9
20
13%
€88,105
-28.88
Under Rules Total
70
9
20
13%
-28.88
Form Figures
99013-331120-7705-34990095232-719845779030-86045921212146054442537-232212218/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 99013-331120-7705-34990095232-719845779030-86045921212146054442537-232212218/
Date Course Conditions
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer John James Feane to Miss Ellmarie Holden
Change of Trainer M C Grassick to John James Feane
15Apr16 Dun 8f Standard 4y+ F(9K)
9-0[9/2]hd82nd of 7, 1.25L behind Shukhov
W J Lee
Rated 48
12/19/2
Change of Trainer M J Grassick to M C Grassick
Aug 2010
Premier Yearling Sales (Goffs UK)
Donoughmore Stud
Purchaser: No Bid
Lots Sold: 350
Prices
Avg: £26,999
Median: £20,000
Maximum: £120,000
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Aug 2010
Premier Yearling Sales (Goffs UK)
Donoughmore Stud
Purchaser: No Bid
Lots Sold: 350
Prices
Avg: £26,999
Median: £20,000
Maximum: £120,000
Reports in which Elusive In Paris (IRE) was mentioned
Muzbid slams opposition in Gowran claimer
"He's obviously a different horse on that ground," said Ronan Whelan after Muzbid slammed the opposition in the Gowran Park Claiming Race. Wed 30th May
30/1 Clonmel double for McDonogh
After his opening race win on Elusive In Paris Declan McDonogh doubled his Clonmel score aboard the easy-to-back Scealai Aonair (10/1) in the BBQ Race Evening Friday June 8th Handicap. Thu 03rd May
Quick turnaround no problem for Paris
Turning out quickly after a Dundalk second placing last night, Elusive In Paris justified favouritism in the St Patrick's Well Claiming Race at Clonmel. Thu 03rd May
Sheisdiesel advertises herself with good claiming success
Champion jockey Colin Keane asked for more from Sheisdiesel from over a furlong out and Noel Meade's Harbour Watch filly soon put the Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race to bed at Dundalk. Wed 02nd May
Review dundalk 18th Apr
Despite just the four runners going to post, Dundalk's Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race served up a real thriller, with little more than a length separating the quartet at the business endWed 18th Apr
Archer's Up lands gamble in claimer
Archer’s Up overcame a lengthy lay-off to land a nice touch in the Greyhound Racing Every Friday And Saturday Night At Dundalk Claiming Race. Wed 18th Apr
Paris gets the job done
After a string of placed efforts, Elusive In Paris got a deserved win to his name, as he took the opener at Dundalk, the Greyhound Racing Dundalk Claiming Race. Fri 12th May
Boats impresses in the claimer
"That was great. I was feeling the pressure a bit because I changed his training completely even though he won the last day," disclosed Johnny Levins after his Burn The Boats ran clean away with the Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race at Dundalk. Wed 12th AprReview dundalk 24th Mar
Sign Of The Kodiac denied Gordon Lord Byron in the Download The Award-Winning At The Races App Race at DundalkFri 24th Mar
Veteran Lane still more than capable
Second and third placers Elusive In Paris and Strategic Heights had performed well for John Feane earlier and he got on the score-sheet courtesy of the veteran, Six Silver Lane, in the Watch The Dubai World Cup Live On ATR Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 24th Mar
Boats back in winning groove
Burn The Boats was the subject of market support from early on for the Download The Free At The Races App Claiming Race at Dundalk and he ultimately justified his position as the 3/1 joint favourite. Fri 24th MarReview dundalk 16th Mar
Shannon Soul's late lunge in the www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap completed a double for Michael Halford and was part of a treble for Shane FoleyThu 16th Mar
Review dundalk 24th Feb
Shannon Soul came from last to first to complete a treble for Michael Halford at DundalkFri 24th Feb
Odds-on Fire lands Dundalk opener
Chestnut Fire justified odds of 8/13 when taking the opening Esther McGahon, McGuinness & Co. Solicitors, Dundalk Claiming Race. Fri 24th Feb
Music lands sixth Dundalk win
The Pat Flynn-trained Hes Our Music recorded his seventh career victory and his sixth at Dundalk when making all the running in the opening ten furlong claimer at the all-weather venue tonight. Fri 21st Oct
Review fairyhouse 2nd Jun
Dual Dundalk scorer Blood Moon (11-4) recorded a first turf success in the Coral.ie Rated Race at Fairyhouse on Thursday eveningThu 02nd Jun
Elusive an easy winner under Halpin for Feane
Elusive In Paris continued the pattern that has developed in his form - now 212121, as he took the Jogforjockeys.ie Apprentice Handicap in convincing fashion. Thu 02nd Jun
Blair provides Lupini with second success
Natalia Lupini recorded her second success in the training ranks, as her Blairmayne landed the Coral.ie Bet 5 Get 20 In Free Bets Handicap under Kieren Fallon for the Raintree Racing Partnership. Thu 02nd Jun
Review gowran park 25th May
Shamreen completed a course and distance double at Gowran on Wednesday evening when landing the Ladies Day June 18th Fillies Race in good styleWed 25th May
O'Brien & McDonogh combine for double
Trainer Charles O'Brien and jockey Declan McDonogh combined for a double at Gowran today as Zorba The Greek landed division one of the Cat Laughs Goes Racing June 6th Handicap. Wed 25th May
Elusive In Paris enjoys Killarney
Elusive In Paris gave John Feane and Gary Halpin a Killarney victory when taking Division Two of the mile handicap by a length and three quarters. Tue 17th May
Review killarney 17th May
Long Island Sound maintained his unbeaten record with a professional performance in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at KillarneyTue 17th May
Killarney preview
Long Island Sound will bid to maintain his 100 per cent record when he lines up in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at Killarney today. Tue 17th May
Specific Gravity enjoys his polytrack spin
Specific Gravity was all the rage for the opening claimer at Dundalk, in being punted from an opening show of 10/1 to 9/2, and the market proved spot on. Fri 13th May
35/1 Dundalk double for Halpin
"I told him to drop him on the line so he was really riding to instructions. He's a bit of an old dodgepot!" said Johnny Feane after Elusive In Paris (claimed here last week) make a victorious beginning for the yard in the Premier League Betting At 188BET Handicap. Fri 22nd Apr
Shukhov wins another
The opening couple of events at Ballinrobe have gone to the market leader and it was a case of more of the same in the first at Dundalk. The Irishinjuredjockeys.com Claiming Race went the way of Shukhov (9/10) for Johnny Levins and Ronan Whelan. Fri 15th Apr
It all comes right for Angel
Rose Angel was popular in the betting from early in the day for the Weatherbys Printing Handicap at Dundalk. The 2/1 favourite got the business done under Daniel Redmond in the penultimate event on the polytrack. Fri 19th Feb
Skerray Rules serves up a 20/1 shock
From 13th turning into the home straight, Skerray Rules picked up really well in the last furlong and a half to cut down her rivals and win division two of the apprentice handicap at Dundalk. Fri 09th Oct
Kennedy the Ruler on France
Jack Kennedy had some formidable forces in the saddle in Conor Hoban and Sean Corby chasing him down, but the Kerry teenager again displayed his strength and skill to get Ruler Of France home by a head and a neck in the Vaughanshoes.ie KateAppleby Apprentice Handicap at Ballinrobe. Tue 23rd Jun
Gladness winner ready to defend crown
Paul Deegan is confident Sruthan can make it back-to-back victories in the Group Three Big Bad Bob Gladness Stakes at the Curragh. Sun 19th Apr
Review dundalk 6th Feb
Donagh O'Connor brought Your Pal Tal with a perfectly-timed challenge to complete a hat-trick in the Dundalk Stadium On Facebook HandicapFri 06th Feb
Paris to the fore at Dundalk for 4th time
Michael Grassick and Donnacha O'Brien teamed up for success with Elusive In Paris in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Apprentice Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 06th Feb
Review dundalk 12th Dec
Captain Joy again showed his liking for Dundalk as he recorded his sixth victory on the all-weather track in the feature Dundalk Stadium Light Up Your Night HandicapFri 12th Dec
Berry doubles up on well backed Emperor
Shabra Emperor ran out the well backed (14/1 into 8s) winner of the www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap at Dundalk this evening, providing trainer Anthony McCann with a second winner since taking over the license held by the late Oliver Brady. Fri 12th Dec
Tsar out to hit treble top
Tsar Paul has not always been the most straightforward of characters but the nine-year-old has hit the form of his life in the past week and bids for a quick hat-trick at Dundalk on Friday night. Fri 12th Dec
Statuette leaves 'em standing
At 6/4 and 7/4 Ask Dad and Elusive In Paris dominated the market for the Crowne Plaza Hotel Race & Stay Handicap but in finishing third and fourth respectively they were firmly put in the shade by Marble Statuette and Robbie Colgan. Fri 07th Nov
Lord follows up last week's win
The Dancing Lord recorded back to back victories at Dundalk when lunging late to claim the first division of the mile handicap this evening. Fri 31st Oct
Brothers on target for Deegan & Hayes
Srucahan made it a family double when recording his third course and distance win in the six-furlong Cunninghams Of Kildare After The Races Handicap at the Curragh. Sun 13th Apr
Review dundalk 3rd Jan
Michael Halford was in scintillating form at Dundalk, bagging a trebleFri 03rd Jan
Grassick & Carey hit the bulls-eye at Curragh
Michael Grassick, trainer of Elusive In Paris, runner-up in the 4.00, teamed-up with the in-form Sonny Carey (rode the bumper winner Dr Linzi at Galway on Tuesday) to land the Curragh Amateur Derby with King Of Aran at odds of 16/1. Sat 15th Sep
74 to 1 Curragh double for Lyons
Brendan Brackan (10s this morning into 13/2) took the Glanbia Handicap in style under Emmet McNamara (lost his 3Ib claim last night) to complete a 74/1 double for Ger Lyons at the Curragh. Sat 15th SepReview dundalk 18th May
Khalid Abdullah's famous silks were carried to victory on the night before the return of superstar Frankel in the Lockinge Stakes as Exhortation edged home at DundalkFri 18th May
Paris continues on the upgrade
Elusive In Paris was delivered with a well-timed effort to land the spoils in the mile handicap at Dundalk. Fri 18th MayReview dundalk 2nd May
Ishvana bounced back from a lacklustre effort in the Leopardstown 1000 Guineas Trial when taking the Bookings At dundalkstadium.com RaceWed 02nd May
Job done with Misty Lane
Not for the first time a morning market mover belonging to Reggie Roberts did the business as Niall McCullagh completed a 26 and a half to one double on Misty Lane (16s in a place earlier in the day into 9/2) as the lightly-raced four-year-old took the Louth Handicap at Dundalk. Wed 02nd May
McCullagh delivers Paris down the fence
When front-runner Kingdomforthebride edged away from the rail up the straight Niall McCullagh didn't need a second invitation on favourite Elusive In Paris. The former course and distance winner got to the front over a furlong out and he stayed on well in the dundalkstadium.com Handicap to account for the fancied top-weight Strike Action (7s this morning into 9/2) by a length and a half. Wed 02nd May
Rocky off tonight but Samollie does the biz for Garvan
Rockys Pride has done Garvan Donnelly proud the last couple of weeks at Dundalk and with that one getting a rest tonight, it was the turn of Samollie to step up to the plate for the Garristown, County Dublin trainer, landing the Rambo By Horseware Ireland Handicap from three pounds out of the handicap under Gary Phillips. Fri 17th FebReview dundalk 7th Oct
Bible Black stepped out of the shadow of exciting youngster Born To Sea as he powered away with the feature Irish Stallion Farms EBF Star Appeal Stakes at DundalkFri 07th Oct
Elusive In Paris lands the punt
Michael Grassick saddled his first winner since King Of Aran scored at this track back in March when Elusive In Paris landed a tidy gamble in the Sean O'Brien Slays Dragons Nursery under Niall McCullagh at Dundalk. Fri 07th Oct
After race at Clonmel Thu, 3rd May, 2018 (1st) 
He was second at Dundalk last night and again the week before and we said we'd run away today as he was in good form. We weren't too sure about the ground but he came out of the race well and ate up this morning so there was no reason not to run him,. We'll give him a two weeks break now and then pick out another race. He's had his own little problems so he won't jump hurdles.
Miss Ellmarie Holden
He was second at Dundalk last night and again the week before and we said we'd run away today as he was in good form. We weren't too sure about the ground but he came out of the race well and ate up this morning so there was no reason not to run him,. We'll give him a two weeks break now and then pick out another race. He's had his own little problems so he won't jump hurdles.
Miss Ellmarie Holden
After race at Dundalk Fri, 12th May, 2017 (1st)
It set up lovely for him, they couldn't go quick enough for him there. He's won four times now (for me) and placed probably 10 (times) so he's a right old horse that we claimed 12 months or so ago. He's a good bit of fun for small money. He's in on Tuesday in Killarney for a handicap.
John James Feane
It set up lovely for him, they couldn't go quick enough for him there. He's won four times now (for me) and placed probably 10 (times) so he's a right old horse that we claimed 12 months or so ago. He's a good bit of fun for small money. He's in on Tuesday in Killarney for a handicap.
John James Feane
After race at Fairyhouse Thu, 2nd Jun, 2016 (1st)
We were a little bit worried about the weight today but he won so we're happy. He was all out today so the handicapper can't be too hard on us. It's good, Orlagh has been a lucky owner.
John James Feane
We were a little bit worried about the weight today but he won so we're happy. He was all out today so the handicapper can't be too hard on us. It's good, Orlagh has been a lucky owner.
John James Feane
After race at Killarney Tue, 17th May, 2016 (1st)
That's the second winner for his owner Orlagh Reynolds whose partner James Mescall claimed him after his run at Dundalk in April. That's his second win and his he has also been second so he was well claimed. He was unlucky the last day and was drawn 12 today but was game when he got there. We'll find another handicap for him next.
John James Feane
That's the second winner for his owner Orlagh Reynolds whose partner James Mescall claimed him after his run at Dundalk in April. That's his second win and his he has also been second so he was well claimed. He was unlucky the last day and was drawn 12 today but was game when he got there. We'll find another handicap for him next.
John James Feane
After race at Dundalk Fri, 22nd Apr, 2016 (1st)
I told him to drop him on the line so he was really riding to instructions. He's a bit of an old dodgepot!.
John James Feane
I told him to drop him on the line so he was really riding to instructions. He's a bit of an old dodgepot!.
John James Feane
After race at Dundalk Fri, 6th Feb, 2015 (1st)
He was over-due a win. He was a bit unlucky a couple of times here,. I thought the surface here was a bit quick for him and he wasn't letting himself go. That probably proves me wrong though. He has been a bit keen and lit up. He was more relaxed today and Donnacha gave him a great ride.
M C Grassick
He was over-due a win. He was a bit unlucky a couple of times here,. I thought the surface here was a bit quick for him and he wasn't letting himself go. That probably proves me wrong though. He has been a bit keen and lit up. He was more relaxed today and Donnacha gave him a great ride.
M C Grassick
After race at Dundalk Fri, 18th May, 2012 (1st)
He's improving all the time and he'll continue to improve as he's learning to race and getting stronger all the time,. He's carrying those big weights well as he has a bit of size to him. I'm keen to get him on grass but the ground is no good for him at the moment.
M J Grassick
He's improving all the time and he'll continue to improve as he's learning to race and getting stronger all the time,. He's carrying those big weights well as he has a bit of size to him. I'm keen to get him on grass but the ground is no good for him at the moment.
M J Grassick
After race at Dundalk Wed, 2nd May, 2012 (1st)
He didn't settle the last day and I felt going a stronger pace over seven furlongs would suit him. I'm keen to get him back on grass but there have been very few opportunities over this trip. Ground is the key to him as he needs good ground.
M J Grassick
He didn't settle the last day and I felt going a stronger pace over seven furlongs would suit him. I'm keen to get him back on grass but there have been very few opportunities over this trip. Ground is the key to him as he needs good ground.
M J Grassick
After race at Dundalk Fri, 7th Oct, 2011 (1st)
The owner fancied him. He was to run here the last day but got balloted out. I didn't know if he'd handle the surface but the ground was too soft for him in the Curragh the last day. His run at Leopardstown before that was the first indication that he had ability. We might bring him back here now . if not we'll put him away for the year.
M J Grassick
The owner fancied him. He was to run here the last day but got balloted out. I didn't know if he'd handle the surface but the ground was too soft for him in the Curragh the last day. His run at Leopardstown before that was the first indication that he had ability. We might bring him back here now . if not we'll put him away for the year.
M J Grassick
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